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Manhunt continues A U.S Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protecton Black Hawk Sikorsky UH-60L model helecopter lifts off from the South Fork Command Center in route to the active suspect search area of Kellso Valley and Jawbone Canyon.

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As the manhunt in Weldon rounded its second week, Kern County Sherriff Youngblood announced the identity of the suspect, based on fingerprints and DNA law enforcement officials have discovered in the search area that may link him to the crimes. The suspect, Benjamin Peter Ashley, age 34, who has been arrested multiple Kern County times in California, includSheriff’s Office ing Bear Valley Springs, Person Merced and Glendale. of Interest When he was arrested for Murder/Kidnapping/ an outstanding warrant in Attempted Murder Bear Valley Springs on a of a Peace Officer warrant from Glendale, he Suspect: Benjamin had no ties to the communiPeter Ashley ty and listed as "homeless." DOB: 09/19/1980 The Kern County Sheriff Race: African American has increased activity in the Gender: Male Weldon area and has Height: 5’10” Weight: 180 lbs. expanded the original five Hair: Brown mile radius that was the Eyes: Green focus of the search for the The Sheriff’s Office has first two weeks. Ashley has established a 24 hour been linked to a murder, TIP LINE, if anyone has information on Ashley or kidnappings and also shot two sheriff's deputies. his whereabouts Kern County Sheriff pub661-392-4360. lic information officer Ray Pruitt advises that there are as many ground units in the area as possible. "We will

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Great Jazz Classics Each Friday in August, bring the family, lawn chairs and blankets to the park for a gathering of the community and live performances from talented musicians such as local Out of the Blue on Aug. 21, and the Happiness Jazz Band with Bobby Pierce, Aug. 14 and Will Call on Aug. 28. These are free, family-friendly concerts from 7 to 9 p.m. each Friday in August with opening entertainment at 6 p.m.. The Kern Valley Hospital Auxiliary will be accepting donations with all going to the education and cultural efforts by the allvolunteer KRV Education and Cultural Foundation. Light snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Come early to enjoy the opening entertainment. For more information contact Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio at 760-376-4500.

John P. Menniti, USACE Courier Update

August 2015 Situation report

Phase II Dams and Spillways Design

See River Rhythms on page 6 for band story.

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Friday low 66° Clear and warm Saturday high 100° Very hot and sunny

Sunday high 103° Very hot and sunny Sunday low 73° Clear and warm Accuweather.com

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This week featuring: ‘Happyness Jazz Band’

Friday high 94° Hot and sunny

Saturday low 72° Clear to partly cloudy

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KRVECF Courier Release The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation, along with your Kern Valley Healthcare District and Gary Charlon’s State Farm Insurance, is proud to host the River Rhythms concert series in Kernville’s Riverside Park.

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The final designs also incorporate embankment modifications to avoid the relocation of Highway 155 and 178, resulting in reduced project impacts. The final designs will begin internal USACE reviews in January 2016 for a targeted 2017 construction start. The Lakeside Village Mobile Home Park property has been acquired and all residents have been relocated. The Corps is securing vacated trailers until they are removed. Trailer removal contract award is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11. Work is anticipated to begin in September and conclude in November.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Sacramento District is currently working on final design efforts for the Dams and Spillways construction contract. This is the major construction contract to mitigate dam safety issues. The designs include embankment modifications to the Main and Auxiliary Dams, modifications to the Service Spillway and construction of an Emergency Spillway to address the Dam Safety deficiencies identified in the 2012 Environmental Impact Statement.

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persevere until we find him," Pruitt said. Pruitt said he believes that this suspect has been acting alone. The Courier inquired if a reward would be offered, based on community inquiries. Pruitt believed the issue had been discussed but it is not known if a decision has been made. Pruitt advised that there are numerous mines, caves, over 100 empty structures that they have had to search. He also notedas to road closures at the junction of Kelso Creek and Kelso Valley Roads, those who can prove residency or legitimate business in the area are being allowed to pass through. There are 15 to 20 organizations now involved in this incident. One is the Salvation Army Emergency Services. "Salvation Army has been on hand for two weeks, both local units and units from Bakersfield, Ridgecrest and Mojave who stepped in when it when it became bigger than our local unit could handle," said John McKnight, director from San Francisco. The first week the Salvation Army assisted by the Red Cross served 2500 meals. The Salvation Army now is expecting to serve at least 2700 more meals.

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Close to total containment USFS release Courier 4-1-1 The Cabin Fire that started on July 19, was 96 percent contained by 9 a.m. Monday. The fire affected 5,871 acres and was caused by lightning. Total personnel assigned was 176, three of those were injured during the fire. No structures were destroyed. The strategic action for the Cabin Fire is to hold it at its current perimeter. Crews will patrol and monitor for hot areas. Areas that pose a threat to the line will be extinguished utilizing minimum Impact tactics. The northern perimeter uses the Lion Fire (2011) as the confinement line. No active ground suppression is needed along this perimeter as firefighters use natural barriers such as rock outcroppings, open areas of sparse fuels, and water courses where available to confine the fire. These activities are consistent with direction provided in the Wilderness Act. All contingency planning with affected agencies has been completed. The western portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness west of Trail 33E01 is closed but Trail 33E01 is open from Lewis Camp to Kern Canyon Station.

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Pastor Dan Schlensker asks how does one evaluate worth?

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 32,243 acre-feet 2014 Reservoir peak 80,737 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 112 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 95 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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■ River Rhythms August 14 The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation’s park concerts series continues. Hear the jazz sounds of the Happiness Jazz Band with Bobby Pierce at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14 at Riverside Park. Bring a chair. For information call Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio, 760-376-4500, or email Charlie@KernRiverRadio.com ■ KRV Gun Association Aspirin Shoot August 15 Aspirin at 50 yards with rim fire and aspirins at 100 yards with center fire from 8 a.m. to noon at the KRV Gun Range, Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville for only $5. Contact Terry at 760-549-3587 for more information.

observing site located 12 miles north of Kernville. Viewing starts at dusk, Look for the sign and orange cones marking the entrance. For information call Rich Burdge, 760-376-6290. ■ Mystery Lantern Tour August 15 During the lantern tour, J. Corlew will recount the eerie legends of the valley and paranormal events. At Silver City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd in Bodfish. $15 all ages. 8 to 10:30 p.m. Cash only at the gate or advance tickets by credit card. Questions or tickets contact 760-379-5146.

■ Back to School carnival August 15 Kern River Valley Elks’ 9th annual Kids Back-to-School Carnival is on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. School children age 5 to 13 (kindergarten through 8th grade), will get free backpacks loaded with school supplies. Bring the kids and get them prepared for school. It’s free!

■ Keepers of the Kern Upper River clean up, August 17 and 18 Due to heavy use as the summer winds down, Keepers of the Kern need all the volunteers they can muster up. “One person can make a difference. Together we can make it right.” Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area above Riverkern just north of Kernville at 7 a.m. For further information, or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern @gmail.com.

■ Astronomy Club August 15 Saturday night, Aug. 15, the Kern River Valley Astronomy Club will host their monthly Star Gazing Party at the dark sky

■ School starts! August 19 Wednesday, Aug. 19 is the first day of school, for the elementary, middle and high schools.

Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

Saturdays

■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.

Mondays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.

Tuesdays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Wednesdays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW, Senior Center Lake Isabella. Dark July/August. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

Thursdays

■ First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services assistance to veterans and widows. Lake Isabella County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Call 661-868-7300 or 866-218-5367. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

AA Meetings

■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.

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■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check times and location.

■ KV Chorus Auditions August 19 The Kern Valley Chorus is calling all professional, novice, closet and shower singers to audition for "Joy-Zee-Gurlz" a musical, at the Reel Cinema, 6742 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Full audition details and registration can be found online at kernvalleychorus .org.

■ Keepers of the Kern Hatchery grounds clean up, August 20 Meet at the Hatchery at 8 a.m. and lend a hand on grounds clean up in preparation for the 1st annual Fishstock Music Festival. For further information, questions or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com ■ KRVFSC Meeting August 20 On Thursday, Aug. 20, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor’s conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ River Rhythms August 21 The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation’s park concerts series continues. The Kern Valley favorite, Out of the Blue will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21 at Riverside Park. Call Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio, 760-376-4500, or Charlie@KernRiverRadio.com ■ Commodities distribution August 24 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Monday, Aug. 24 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. ■ KRV Collaborative August 27 Join with the Kern River Valley Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ River Rhythms August 28 The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation’s park concerts series continues on Friday, Aug. 28. The series wraps up with the classic rock of the Will Call Band at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park. Bring a chair. For information call Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio, 760-376-4500, or email Charlie@KernRiverRadio.com. ■ Mystery Lantern Tour August 29 During the lantern tour, J. Corlew will recount the eerie legends of the valley and focus on paranormal events, at Silver City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd in Bodfish. $15 all ages. 8 to 10:30 p.m. Cash only at the gate or advance tickets by credit card. Questions or purchase tickets contact 760-379-5146. ■ Friends of the Library book sale September 1 The Friends will be holding a book sale on the first Tuesday of each month. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. All monies are used for your local libraries. ■ Prayer Breakfast September 3 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer at Nelda’s Diner in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All are welcome to come and join in. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For information call 760-3794600. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Submitted items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information is gathered from the chambers and KRVR.

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A turtle named Myrtle Until one night when I forgot to bring Myrtle inside and she froze to death in Big Bear’s 7000-foot altiOn television tude. I was devastated! My Grandma we always see consoled me and in her sweet loving children with their way said that Myrtle was in turtle pets. The fact was heaven and would probably forgive I never had a pet. I me. had often asked The story didn't end there. Grandma and Grandma brought out a little white Grandpa for a dog box, put some cotton in it and we or a cat and they placed little frozen Myrtle inside and Middleworth always said no, put the lid on. While this was going that the birds and on, my Grandma, Nonna, opened the squirrels on our mountain was the window so I could hear the enough. piano and she played “Nearer My That was true, we had chickadees God To Thee.” and squirrels who would visit and I took a little shovel and next to a they would let tiny pine tree I Every time I saw that me feed them. buried Myrtle as pine tree I was reminded that life the piano played That was as has its responsibilities and its close to a pet as away. I made a consequences. I had ever gotcross with - Middleworth Fudgescicle ten. Until one day sticks with when I was in the dime store where Myrtle’s name on the top bar. Every I saw a tray full of tiny turtles with time I saw that pine tree I was painted shells. I asked my Grandma reminded that life has its responsibilif I could have one as a pet. ities and its consequences. She said, “Would you feed it In later years, I’ve had pets - cats, every day? Make sure it has fresh dogs and hamsters. But I never had water? Would you talk to it so it another turtle and I probably never wouldn’t be lonesome?” will. I said, “Yes! Yes! Oh yes! I will be But the story doesn’t end here! careful and give that turtle a lot of Last year I visited Big Bear and attention.” found the home where Myrtle had So Grandma bought me that turbeen buried. The house was gone tle and I named her Myrtle. I took and replaced by a new fancy cabin, her home and kept her in a pan with but out in front was a big beautiful sand and water. I also bought pine tree, 40 feet tall, impressive and Myrtle a bottle of dried flies, mosstill standing guard over Myrtle. quitoes and other stuff. Myrtle Wofford Heights resident Rod would come over and eat flies out of Middleworth is a retired security my hand and I was happy. manager for Pacific Bell. Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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Elks to hold annual Kids Back to School Carnival Kern River Valley Elks’ 9th annual Kids Back-to-School Carnival is Saturday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children ages 5 to 13 (kindergarten through 8th grade), will get free backpacks loaded with school supplies. Up to 100 hooded sweatshirts and T-shirts will be given away and there will be a drawing for 50 pairs of shoes. There will be games: balloon dart toss, cake walk, face painting, dime toss, bounce house and more. Free lunches of hot dogs and hamburgers for the kids (adults can buy a hot dog for $2 or a hamburger for $4, chips included). You will be able to sign your children up with the child identification registry. Bring the kids out for a fun day and get them prepared for school at the same time. It’s free!

World War II 70th Anniversary Commemoration Bakersfield National Cemetery will host a public wreath laying ceremony as part of the World War II 70th Anniversary Commemorative Weekend sponsored by the Bakersfield National Cemetery Support Committee and in coordination with the “Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive” organization on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. at the Administration Building breezeway. Veterans and the general public are invited. A wreath will be laid to honor those members of the Greatest Generation who are interred at the cemetery. “Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive” is an initiative that recognizes the achievements of the men and women who endured the Great Depression, fought and won World War II and then laid the foundations for a better world. Aug. 14, 1945 is recognized as the official end of WWII. Additional information can be obtained from Bakersfield Cemetery staff at 661-867-2250.

Dine and karoke at the Eagles The Fraternal Order of Eagles invites members and the public to come to the Eagles Aerie at 12251 Highway 178 in Mountain Mesa for dinner and Karaoke every Saturday night. Dinner at 5 p.m. and karaoke at 7 p.m. There will be a variety of other fun each time. Call 760-379-3394 for more information.

Animal Services summer adoption promotion Kern County Animal Services has reduced adoption fees during the month of August to encourage adoptions of homeless and neglected animals from each of their three shelters. The third annual “Dog and Cat Days of Summer” adoption promotion runs through Mon. Aug. 31 and available dogs are just $15 to adopt; available cats are just $5. Kern County Animal Services’ shelters in Bakersfield, Lake Isabella and Mojave will be participating in the promotion. Adoption fees include spay or neuter surgery, first set of vaccinations, a microchip, rabies vaccinations for qualifying pets and a one year dog license for residents living in unincorporated Kern County. For information on adopting a pet, call 661-868-7100 or visit the Lake Isabella shelter at 14891 Highway 178 in Southlake to find your new best friend.

Creative Bus Shelter Project call for entries The Kern River Valley Art Association, in partnership with Kern Transit and Kern County is hosting an open call for artists, designers and architects, for the creative bus shelter project, inviting you to design creative fun bus shelters. Entries need to be a minimum of 12 x 12 inches and a maximum of 24 x 24 inches, with a deadline of Tuesday, Aug. 25, in any medium. It will be exhibited at the Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival Sept. 5 through 7 in Circle Park, Kernville. For more information contact bus@krvaa.org or call 760-379-6162.

FishStock Music Festival Sept. 5 Don’t miss the first annual FishStock music festival on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the hatchery in Kernville from noon to 9 p.m. Live music all day by with Sweet Adelines, Ezekiels Fire, After the Smoke, OMG, Alice Wallace, Rosster RA, After the Smoke, Left Coast Groovies and Stoneflys. There will be vendors, children’s games, food, raffles, jam circles (bring your own instruments) and fun for all ages. $10 donation and under age 15 is free. All proceeds go to support the purchase of hatchery fish food. Call 562-397-8465 or email fishstock2015@gmail.com for more information.

Wofford Heights Party in the Park The Kern River Community of Wofford Heights presents its first Party in the Park on Saturday, Sept. 5 with live music, food and fun activities for all ages. The music will feature the band White Lightning and also music from a live remote by Charlie Busch from Kern River Radio. The free activities will start at noon and will go to 9 p.m. If you wish to be a vendor or need additional information contact Connie Shepard at 661-435-1004 or email shepard622@gmail.com; or Darlene Studdard at 760-793-1993 or email darlene.studdard@gmail.com. The cost for vendors is free to non-profits, $20 for non-food vendors and $40 for food vendors.

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Superintendent of Schools College Night The Kern County Superintendent of Schools will hold its 16th annual Kern County College Night on Monday, Sept. 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rabobank Convention Center. The event annually attracts thousands of students and parents to explore higher education options. College Night is sponsored by PI&E and Chevron and is free and reservations/tickets are not required. Representatives from public and private colleges and universities will be on hand to speak with attendees, while breakout sessions will be available on a variety of

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Eagles Dinner, Karaoke & Dance The Fraternal Order of Eagles will be open to the public for Dinner & Karaoke every Saturday night! Dinner at 5pm & Karaoke at 7pm August 15: Richard presents karaoke singing & dancing. August 21: Dick Reed & Crew will serve dinner and a blast from the past with DVDs concerts from Neil Diamond, Cher, Elvis and more. August 29: Mike and Rhonda present karaoke and line dancing. KRV Eagles Lodge 12251 Hwy 178, Mt. Mesa • 760-378-2540

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Help is needed: volunteers to cook, clean, serve and organize Monday through Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. and donations of Costco gift cards of any amount, contact the Salvation Army at 760 379-4600.

In need of prayer? If you have a prayer need, call any time: 760-417-6161. Your prayer request message will be prayed over by prayer teams. If you desired personal prayer, consider visiting The Prayer Rooms of the Kern River Valley, any Thursday, from 9 a.m. to noon, located at 5105 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella at The Community Christian Service Center. Church elders from churches in the Kern River Valley will be pleased to bless you in prayer. For information call 760-379-5100, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon.

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1. Is the book of Ephesians in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. What tree did Jesus tell a parable about? Apple, Fig, Olive, Sycamore 3. Who was John the Baptist’s father? Zechariah, Zacharias, Zephaniah, Zaccheus 4. What did the oak tree symbolize in the Bible? Growth, Strength, Weakness, Fruitfulness 5. Which of these is not a book of the New Testament? Revelation, Judges, Colossians, Jude 6. From the Bible, who was Isaiah's father? Amos, Amoz, Laban, Heron

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Joe’s House provides drug and dependency treatment through Christian teachings, teaching adults how to change self-destructive behavior and to discover Christ who makes these changes possible. Adults learn how to recover from life-controlling problems and to acquire a new value based system that honors Christ, family, taking responsibility and become productive, healthy members of society. Meetings are held every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 20 West Panorama, Wofford Heights.

Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist If the headline read, “13-year-old Youth Shot,” what would you think? The article begins by describing how the youngster “was pronounced D.O.A. at a local hospital Schlensker after having been shot while riding his bicycle down the street in his own neighborhood.” Now what are you thinking? You would likely be initially appalled! But could what you read next possibly change your attitude? Would it make any difference to you whether the boy was on an errand for his mother, riding to the local market to get some milk and bread for lunch, or was delivering heroine or methamphetamine for a local drug dealer? Would it make any difference whether the boy was happily on his way home from school, or was fleeing the store, where he had just done some significant shop-lifting? Those attending circumstances might have some bearing on how we emotionally respond to the news. It might determine whether we react with “Good grief! What a tragedy! Somebody’s gotta pay for this atrocity!” or with “Right on! He got what he deserved! A lawless kid like that had it coming!” We humans tend to evaluate other people on the basis of what they have

done or have not done. We consider people, who’ve made large contributions to our culture, society, country, military, entertainment industry, or business world or even to our churches, as having more value than the people, who are in prison, who take advantage of other people, who beg on street corners, who in any way abuse the members of their family, or who in some way shirk their responsibilities. Who, from either of these two groups (the worth it people or the worthless folks) would you rather invite to your house for dinner? Who’s more worth it? Although we humans often make conclusions about the value of other people using such a behavioral yardstick, God has a different standard, a very different standard. God values every person! To God anyone, who was conceived on this earth, is worth it! And God wants every person to be blessed on this earth and to enjoy eternal life in His glorious mansion. He demonstrated that when He, according to the apostle Paul, “did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all” (Romans 8:32). Jesus acted and made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf in spite of all our disobedience and rebelliousness; Paul asserts that, “God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). That’s how valuable you and I are to God. We are all worth it to Him! Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Lake Isabella/Bodfish

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday morning 9 a.m., 760-376-6719 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Randsburg Western Day Sept 19 Pam Keiser, Publicity Chair Courier Release

performers Don Pryor, Mace MacAdams and All Star Band, Walton Dahl and His Bluegrass Band. Dance, food, arts and crafts, a car show, tractor rides, antiques and collectibles are all a part of this fun-filled day. The Old West Mounted Lawmen and western re-enactment groups are highlights of this “free admission,” one day event. For information, call the Randsburg General Store 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Monday, at 760-3742143. Randsburg is located one mile off Highway 395, 20 minutes south of Ridgecrest.

Mark your calendars because Randsburg’s Old West Day and Bluegrass Jamboree is just around the corner. Music entertainment will headline recording artist Steve Hill. Hill is a five-time BMI award winner, with four No. 1 hits. He will be joined by Vern Monnett, and CMI award winner, Chad Watson, for the 14th annual Randsburg Old West Day and Bluegrass Jamboree. The Rand Desert Museum hosts this one-day event on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and more free country and bluegrass music will include

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State to ban bobcat trapping Jordan Traverso, CDFW Courier Release

Hostler-Carmesin voted against it. The decision today completely bans bobcat trapping in California, with the exception of depredation trapping. The ban will become effective after approval by the state Office of Administrative Law and submission to the Secretary of State. The regulations may be effective before the start of the 2015-16 bobcat trapping season.

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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

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■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business only: 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only: 760-378-3055

Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel, Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681

Recreation information

■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646 ■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.

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■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)

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A free concert with the Happyness Jazz Band with Bobby Pierce at River Rythms concert series at Riverside Park in Kernville at 7 p.m. Friday night. Photo submitted

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Find ‘Happiness’ at concert series The Happiness Jazz Band with Bobby Pierce, has been a popular band in California for many years. They love to perform for people who love great music. Their classic, authentic sound appeals to audiences of all backgrounds and ages. Simply put, The Happiness Jazz Band specializes in playing the greatest music ever written, that is easy to listen to and easy to dance to. In addition to the great jazz classics, they also do authentic Latin music, Dixieland, pop and rock music on request. The members of the band include: Bob Sullivan (percussionist, band leader), Cherie Conner (bass and vocals), Roger Harrison (piano and

vocals), Karl D'Amico (guitar and vocals), Angelo Petruolo (trumpet and flugelhorn), Maria Wasserman (vocals), Matt Lamy (guitar), Roman Sirwinski (bass), Mike Mull (sax), Jim Moseley (trombone), Marc Bosserman (piano and vocals), Victoria Summer (vocals), Bobby Pierce (organ and vocals), Eric Zimmerman (piano), Liam Leahy (flute), Justin Janer (sax, flute and clarinet). The Kern River Valley’s 2015 River Rhythms is held each Friday in August in Kernville’s Riverside Park. Each concert begins at 7 p.m. Be sure arrive early to find a spot, bring your own chair or pull up a seat on the grass. See River Rhythms on page 1 for additional information.

Local artists honored by KRVAA Teri Vellutini, KRVAA Courier Release Two visionaries, among the most distinguished and beloved members of the Kern River Valley Art Association are Emily Diggles and Judy Deems.

White Lightning Band 4 to 8 p.m. From Wofford Blvd take East Evans Rd until\ you reach the park on the right To become a vendor contact Connie at 661-435-1004 or email shepard622@gmail.com or Darlene at 760793-1993 or email darlene.studdard@gmail.com Produced by

They will be honored on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the G3 Gallery in Kernville at 11 a.m. KRVAA would like to honor muralist Judy Wolford Deems for her murals all over Kern River Valley, and would like to honor Emily Diggles for her inspiring ideas and visions to beautify Kern River Valley. KRVAA honors these women with utmost respect and gratitude for providing the guidance and foresight to continue the legacy with historical perspective, contemporary value and appeal to community interests. They also want to honor each of the Bakersfield College students for their contributions to the G3 Gallery murals. They would like to honor their teacher, Kelly McLane, for making opportunities accessible to her art students who have all shown talent, willingness to learn, and teamwork in producing our colorful new murals as part of the G3 Workshop in Public Art. The G3 Mural Artists are Kevin Gardner, Bethani Gaze, OMARVEL Omar Jacinto, NIMAKK Albert Vargas, Lexie Fields, Shawn Woods, Miguel Angel Perez, Joe Ortega, Al Salvidar, and Sammy Moncada. For more information contact Teri Vellutini 760-379-6162.

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Brings an amazing performance Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK “Two Days, One Night” (PG13) -- After taking a medical leave from her job manufacturing solar panels, Sandra (Marion Cotillard) returns to find that her job is up for a vote: her co-workers must decide whether Sandra is let go or if they keep their 1,000 euro annual bonus. Actually, they already decided to let Sandra go, but she pleads for a redo, giving her one weekend to convince enough co-workers to change their vote. Cotillard brings an amazing performance that has already stirred up awards both abroad and in the U.S. “Aloha” (PG-13) -- Defense contractor Brian (Bradley Cooper) has to close an important deal, face his past mistakes, fall in love, reconcile with his ex-wife, learn about Hawaiian culture and stand up to the military-industrial complex in this jumbled joyfest from Cameron Crowe (“Jerry MaGuire,” “Almost Famous”) While on business in Hawaii -- his former home -- Brian is paired up with a perky Air Force liaison (Emma Stone). They are soon in love, but there are a bunch more subplots in the way, including ones with Alec Baldwin, Bill Murray, Rachel McAdams and John Krasinski. It’s always a wonderful sign when a famous director publicly apologizes to a star for casting her in his movie. The film already had a pall over it on its premiere, since leaked

Marion Cotillard in “Two Days, One Night” Sony emails showed the studio was none too pleased with early looks at the movie. “Where Hope Grows” (PG13) -- Calvin (Kristoffer Polaha) had his chance in the majors, then choked under pressure and left the league in disgrace. Now he’s a washed-up alcoholic whose boozy antics have wrecked every relationship in his life, and his daughter (McKaley Miller) has taken the brunt of it. On his way to rock bottom, Calvin finds friendship with a grocery store worker nicknamed Produce (David DeSanctis, a young man with Down Syndrome in his first acting role). Polaha and DeSanctis develop a real screen chemistry, never seeming wooden or forced. While the movie has this interesting dynamic, the trajectory of Calvin’s soul is made clear pretty early on when it’s shown that Produce is a devout churchgoer and carries a Bible with him everywhere he goes. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Recipes go peanutty Bodfish Bob’s Peanut Soup 4 T margarine 3 T minced onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 T all-purpose flour 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup ground peanuts 4 cups chicken broth salt and pepper to taste

Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Thai Peanut Sauce This easy no-cook peanut sauce has a terrific authentic Thai taste. It is spicy and peanutty, and is perfect as a dipping sauce for chicken, shrimp, and beef...or even to use tossed with warm cooked noodles 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup coconut milk 3 T water 3 T fresh lime juice 3 T soy sauce 1 T fish sauce 1 T hot sauce 1 T minced fresh ginger root 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, coconut milk, water, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, ginger, and garlic. Mix in the cilantro just before serving.

In a heavy soup pot, melt the butter. Add the onion, garlic, flour and peanut butter. Stir until very smooth. Beat in the stock and season with salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat until thick, about 20 minutes. Stir in the cream and heat through. Serve warm with ground peanuts. Bodfish Bob’s Peanut Dipping Sauce 5 T peanut butter 3 T warm water 2 1/2 T Chinese rice vinegar 1 1/2 T dark soy sauce 3 tsp white granulated sugar Whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until use. For best results, refrigerate for two hours to allow the flavors to blend. Before serving, thin the sauce with a bit warm water if needed. Use peanut sauce within 3 - 4 days. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Friday, August 14, 2015 www.kernrivercourier.com The trash stops here! Kernville Chamber of Commerce President Cheryl Borthick presents Judy Dodd at The Mother Lode, one of the eight new trash cans delivered to member businesses located around Circle Park in Kernville Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

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‘Keepers’ join forces downtown Barbara Hinkey Courier Community The Kernville Chamber of Commerce joined forces with members of Keepers of the Kern Wednesday morning and delivered trash cans to members of the chamber in the Circle Park area of Kernville as part of “let’s keep our town clean” program. Keepers was delighted to be supported by the Forest Service as well. “There are no trash containers in our downtown area, and we thought this would be a great thing to do for our chamber members and the visiting public,” said Kernville Chamber president, Cheryl Borthick. “Generally folks will look for a trash can before throwing their trash on the sidewalk or street, now we have them.” Since Keepers of the Kern are the “get rid of trash folks” they hand delivered each container to the businesses. “We are hoping this will help encourage folks to be responsible and use these great additions to our downtown area to make it trash free and show the pride we all have for this community,” said Bobbie Edwards, secretary/treasurer for Keepers.

Each container has a decorative plaque with the name of the business on the front and donated by Kernville Chamber of Commerce. The plaque was printed and affixed by Kern River Corp and designed by Lily Mason. “This is one of the many perks of being a chamber member by showing your support for our community,” said Borthick. There are extra trash bags in each container donated by the Forest Service for the convenience of the business owner. Keepers of the Kern have volunteered to monitor the containers and assist the business owners in keeping them emptied so the trash doesn’t blow all over the streets and sidewalks. Their motto “one person can make a difference, together we can make it happen” is fitting for this occasion. The Kernville Chamber of Commerce continues to find ways to improve and enhance the community and get everyone involved in that process. By being a member of the chamber you have the opportunity to take an active part in community events, promotions and ways to enhance your hometown.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 topics such as how to obtain financial aid, how to prepare if you want to be a college student athlete, how to write a personal statement and how to decide which college is right for you. Students will also hear about why it’s important to take rigorous courses in high school and how to prepare for tests like the SAT and ACT. More than 100 colleges and universities will be in attendance to answer questions and provide literature. Along with Kern County colleges and universities such as Bakersfield College, Taft College and California State University, Bakersfield, dozens of other public and private institutions from around the country will be represented. California-based universities include UC Merced, UCLA, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. A long list of out-of-state schools will also be on hand, including Notre Dame, Arizona State University, Colorado School of Mines, and Missouri University of Science & Technology, among others. The first breakout sessions for parents and students begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. with the second session starting at 6:30 p.m. Sessions will be presented in both English and Spanish. Counselors from throughout the Kern High School District will also be on hand to answer questions and help students and parents figure out which workshops fit their needs the best. For more information contact Christine Goedhart-Humphrey at 661-6364330.

American Legion Riders holding poker run The American Legion Riders Post 711 is holding a poker run to remember their recently deceased Kern River Valley American Legion Post 711 members and to support the American Legion Post 711 Honor Guards and the Honor Flight Kern County. The run will start at the Lake Isabella Veterans Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella with registration at 9 a.m. The run will start around 10 a.m. and the latest possible time to turn in your poker card at the Veteran's Center is 12:30 p.m. There will be lunch, prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Register by Sept. 16 and a singer rider/participant is $25 pre-registration, or a single rider participant and passenger is $35. On the day of the event the single rider/participant registration is $35 and the single rider participant and passenger is $45. Each additional passenger is $10. Includes poker hand and lunch. Lunch only is $10, an extra poker hand is $10 and a poker hand bonus card is $5. Call Jim Dunn at 760-221-3136 or Mike Woodward 310-480-4252 for more information.

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez

1. MEASUREMENTS: A quindecennial refers to what period of time? 2. CARTOONS: Who was the voice of Nigel in the animated series “The Wild Thornberrys?” 3. GEOGRAPHY: In what U.S. state did the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain take place during the Civil War? 4. ASTRONOMY: What shape is the Milky Way galaxy? 5. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the Latin phrase, “Cogito ergo sum?” 6. MOVIES: What was the name of Meg Ryan’s bookstore in “You’ve Got Mail?” 7. LITERATURE: What is the name of the bookstore in Diagon Alley in the “Harry Potter” series? 8. EXPLORERS: Which European explorer discovered a sea route to India? 9. HISTORY: During what war did the Battle of Trafalgar take place? 10. MATH: What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 1/5?

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) A relaxed mood early in the week could give way to high-temperature disputes. The Aries Lamb should resist being pulled into heated quarrels that could really singe your wool. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Satisfy that practical obligation first, then you can feel free to indulge in your creative endeavors. Also, check for hidden or overlooked areas where repairs might be long overdue. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Home is still the Twins’ major focus this week. But outside matters begin to take on added importance, especially those involving possible career moves. Stay alert for signs of change. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A travel plan might need to undergo some considerable adjustment because of unexpected changes. Keep an open mind and let the facts guide you on how you want to handle this. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Playing cat and mouse with a matter you don’t really want to tackle wastes time, energy and, most important, an opportunity. Ask someone with experience to help you get started. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A shift in policy might not please you, but before you put up a “no go” wall of resistance, examine the circumstances. You might be quite pleasantly surprised by what you

find. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Yesterday’s critiques about your methods might have already evolved into today’s praise for your achievements. Good for you. Now go on and continue to build on your credibility. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) An occasional temperamental flare-up might occur as you continue to help get things back to normal. Stay with it. You should soon get some idea of where to take things next. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A negative reaction to what you believe was a well-deserved request might mean that you need to reconsider your position and make changes accordingly. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) There’s always room for someone new at the Sea Goat’s table. And the someone new this week could bring a message you’ve been waiting a long time to hear. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A pile-on of personal matters this week might seem too overwhelming to deal with. But handling them on a one-by-one basis could have you out from under it by the weekend. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) A friend might need your good advice regarding a matter. Be supportive. But unless you can be absolutely sure you have all the facts, be careful about any suggestions you might be asked to offer.

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760-376-1214/Fax-760-376-1214 e-mail: marksmobilecomputer repair@gmail.com ___________________________ CHAR’S DRY CLEANERS and ALTERATIONS Fast Service 6101 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella (760) 379-6340 ___________________________ JEWELRY REPAIR Sizing, Re-Tip, Prongs Free Quote - Fast Service 47 Years Experience Jewelry Mart 6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella (760) 379-3631 ___________________________ Upholstery Repairs Clothing Alterations Bodfish (559) 936-1123 ___________________________ Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling, chimney sweeping, tree trimming & car towing. Call Chris - 760-417-1824

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Mobile Homes For Sale Need Nothing - Move in Ready 2bd/2ba double wide mobile home in nice 55+ Park, with 2 car carport, patio/deck. $15K cash (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella -Nice 2bd/2ba MH on 14’x60’ lot, fenced yard, covered porch, large shed, many upgrades, must see! 2807 Erskine Creek Road, Sp #15, only $20,000. 760-223-6295 ____________________________ Kernville - 1bd/1ba double wide MH in Senior Park, walking distance to town, extra large living room, shaded yard, covered porch, carport, storage shed, pellet stove, evap cooler, propane heat, $25,000, Call 808-217-7925 or 909-851-4489 ____________________________ South Lake - 2bd/1ba, 1,000 sqft mobile home on 1 acre, $65,000, (661) 435-1060 Realtor Lic. # 01902123

Commercial for Rent/Lease Wofford Hts - Aprox. 500 sq ft office space in the Post Office Plaza with excellent exposure. Ideal for a travel agency, real estate, insurance or accounting office. $450/mo. (760) 376-2733 ____________________________ Wofford Heights - 680 sq ft on the boulevard, Clean busy complex w/separate restrooms, water/ trash paid, $400/mo + deposit. (661) 201-2619 NEED PRAYER? CALL 760-417-6161 KRV PRAYER ROOM

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Lake Isabella - 1/bd, 1/ba refurbished MH with 2 car carport, patio/deck, nice 55+ Park. $522/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________

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Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Yard Work • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Tractor Work Sprinkler Systems Warner H. Hitch/owner PO Box 1267 Weldon 760-378-3228 Cell: 760-223-2963

Petal Pusher Plus Lake Isabella Florist We are the only Full-Service, AllOccasion Florist in the Kern River Valley 6040 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. A, Lake Isabella 760-379-4100 petalpusherplus@ymail,com petalpusherplus.com

St. Peters Anglican Church Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville 760-376-6362 Tom Hunt, Pastor

Lake Isabella - 2bd, 1ba refurbished MH with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. $622/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd, 2ba refurbished MH with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. $722/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apt, $470/mo + deposit & utilities, no pets. 760-376-267 ____________________________ Wofford Hts. - 14’ x 50’ MH on private lot w/2bd, 2 toilets, 1/ba. Must be clean. Perfect for 55+ couple, $525/mo + $300 dep. (661) 304-1409 ____________________________ Kernville, 1 Grove Park -3bd/2ba house on cul-de-sac close to downtown w/2 car garage, shed, fenced yard, pets ok. $1,175/mo + $1,000 sec. dep. (760) 812-7670 or (760) 376-1937 ____________________________ Kernville - 2bd/1ba in quiet neighborhood. No pets. $775/mo plus deposit & utilities. (760) 379-7318

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224 Cypress Lane Wofford Heights Sites in quiet Senior Park Laundry facilities • Fish house Walk to lake - $290 per month includes water and trash Call (760) 549-9260 ___________________________

I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Good clean, gently used jackets, sweaters, clothes, shoes, beding, etc! All ages, sizes, adult, youth, childrens, mens/boys, womens/ girls. To be given away for those in need in the community. God Bless You! Please contact Jim/Jennie @ (760) 379-4828 or Michael @ (760) 379-4860

RV spaces with private beach. Camp Kernville, 24 Sirretta St. Walking distance to downtown $299/mo. 760-376-2345 ___________________________ R V Space - Lake Isabella Large, large space in 55+ Mobile Home Park. Only one available. $372/mo., includes trash. Paradise Mobile Home Estates (760) 379-2092

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: GARY FERGUSON PAINTING (2015-B4416), 47 Cedarwood Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: 47 Cedarwood Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Gary Wayne Ferguson, 47 Cedarwood Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Gary Wayne Ferguson. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/17/2015 and expires 07/17/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier July 24, 31, August 7 and 14, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-07745-CA, A.P.N.: 413194-07-00, Property Address: 6204 Sangara Street, Bakersfield, CA 933077012 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Galo A. Laguana, Jr. and Lisa D. Laguana, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 08/29/2006 as Instrument No. 0206214335 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 08/26/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $248,871.99. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6204 Sangara Street, Bakersfield, CA 933077012, A.P.N.: 413-194-07-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $248,871.99. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-07745-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur

close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 15, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManag ement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Nonautomated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 31, August 7 and 14, 2015) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONALD RICHARD REYNOLDS BPB-15-002153 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DONALD RICHARD REYNOLDS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: JONATHAN REYNOLDS in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that JONATHAN REYNOLDS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: August 27, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: George L. Sellers, Esq. 9045 Corbin Avenue, Suite 200 Northridge, CA 91324 (818) 993-0700 (Published: Kern River Courier: July 31, August 7 and 14, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-08136-CA, A.P.N.: 487282-01-00, Property Address: 920 Hazelnut Street, Wasco, CA 93280-3306 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/19/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Rene Gracia and Elizabeth Gracia, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 05/07/2007 as Instrument No. 0207096723 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 08/28/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $194,100.04. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 920 Hazelnut Street, Wasco, CA 93280-3306, A.P.N.: 487-282-01-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $194,100.04. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of

monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-08136-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 16, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 31, August 7 and 14, 2015) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: A GOLDEN HEART (2015B0903) Street address of business: 13209 Induran Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address of Business: 13209 Induran drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Michelle Ligon, 11608 Revolution Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93312. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/09/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 07/27/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: July 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: A GOLDEN HEART (2015B4611), 13209 Induran Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address: 13209 Induran Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT: JMJLIGON Medical Services, 13209 Induran Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Michelle Ligon. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/27/2015 and expires 07/27/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: PERSEVERE (2015-B4342), 617 South Downs Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: P.O. Box 492, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Margaret Grace Holcomb, 617 South Downs Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Margaret Grace Holcomb. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/15/2015 and expires 07/15/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier July 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: OCEAN SPA (2015-B4252), 2520 H Street, Suite C, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address: 6372 North Fresno Street, Apt. #101, Fresno, CA

93710. REGISTRANT: Trebor Allen Spann, 6372 North Fresno Street, Apt. #101, Fresno, CA 93710. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Trebor Allen Spann. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/09/2015 and expires 07/09/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-08782-CA, A.P.N.: 519044-03-00, Property Address: 110 West 13th Avenue, Delano, CA 93215 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/15/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Bonifacio Villalobos Castro, Jr., a Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 12/19/2006 as Instrument No. 0206311763 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 09/02/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $165,032.58. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 110 West 13th Avenue, Delano, CA 93215, A.P.N.: 519-044-0300. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $165,032.58. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-08782-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 17, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for

beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier August 7, 14 and 21, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-02309-CA, A.P.N.: 488171-06-00, Property Address: 2335 Evelyn Court, Wasco, CA 93280 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/30/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Margarita Ruiz, a Single Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 04/10/2007 as Instrument No. 0207077864 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 09/04/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $322,596.42. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2335 Evelyn Court, Wasco, CA 93280, A.P.N.: 488-171-06-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $322,596.42. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-02309-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 20, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION

OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier August 7, 14 and 21, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: HIGH DESERT FIT FUSION (2015-B4460), 459 South China Lake Boulevard, Suite F, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: 1225 Beasley Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANTS: Kristina Ann York, 1225 Beasley Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 and Chase Allen York, 1225 Beasley Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 06/19/2015. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Chase A. York. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/21/2015 and expires 07/21/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-07241-CA, A.P.N.: 123130-10-00, Property Address: 2860 North Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/19/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Margaret Elaine Mahoney, an Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 05/26/2006 as Instrument No. 0206130044 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 09/11/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $111,303.05. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2860 North Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N.: 123-130-10-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $111,303.05. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe

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rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-07241-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 28, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier August 14, 21 and 28, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-06551-CA, A.P.N.: 526161-03-00, Property Address: 5515 Broad Acres Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312-5320 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Ricardo Contreras and Guillermina F. Contreras, Married to Each Other. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 12/10/2007 as Instrument No. 0207241796 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 09/11/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $312,789.92. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5515 Broad Acres Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312-5320, A.P.N: 526-161-03-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $312,789.92. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-06551-CA.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 29, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier August 14, 21 and 28, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-02926-CA, A.P.N.: 498611-06-00, Property Address: 5712 Bridge Creek Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/08/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Baldev Singh, a Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 02/16/2006 as Instrument No. 0206039486 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 09/11/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $230,688.91. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5712 Bridge Creek Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 498-611-06-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $230,688.91. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2013-02926-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: July 27, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier August 14, 21 and 28, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: AMERICAN DRONE SUPPLY (2015-B4617), 314 South Curry Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address: 314 South Curry Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANTS: Joshua Luke Riley, 314 South Curry Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561 and Charles Lee Cady, 314 South Curry Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Joshua Riley. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/27/2015 and expires 07/27/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: S. Hermosillo. Published by the Kern River Courier August 14, 21, 28 and September 4, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: RIVER TOYZ (2015-B4601), 11101 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: P.O. Box 943, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Kern River Corporation, 5112 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 06/01/2008. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Nia Lofty, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/27/2015 and expires 07/27/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 14, 21, 28 and September 4, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: FAST EASY SIGNS (2015B4600), 5116 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: P.O. Box 943, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: KRV Novelty, Inc., 5116 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 02/01/2014. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Nia Lofty, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/27/2015 and expires 07/27/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 14, 21, 28 and September 4, 2015.

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